Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Trent Hunter - JR, cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Trent Hunter - JR, cornerback
- Von Miller - SR, right outside linebacker
- Ray Williams - SO, kicker
- Jerrod Johnson - SR(RS), quarterback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Keon Furtch - SO(RS), strong safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Trent Hunter - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Adam London - FR(RS), halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Trent Hunter - JR, cornerback
- Ray Williams - SO, kicker
- Jerrod Johnson - SR(RS), quarterback
- Jeff Fuller - JR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Evan Eike - JR(RS), left guard
- Keon Furtch - SO(RS), strong safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Curt Phillips
- Wisconsin Badgers
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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OLB
Eric Gordon
- Michigan State Spartans
V. Miller named semi-finalist. |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Curt Phillips
- Wisconsin Badgers
J. Johnson named semi-finalist. |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Josh Oglesby
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Jake Borgsmiller
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane
J. Fuller named semi-finalist. |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Christopher Coleman
- Florida Gators
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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T
Jeff Lentz
- Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Derek Tuimauga
- Utah Utes
D. Baker named semi-finalist. |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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DE
Kourtnei Brown
- Clemson Tigers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB
Eric Gordon
- Michigan State Spartans
V. Miller named semi-finalist. |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB Trent Hunter - Texas A&M Aggies
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Cole Avery
- Penn State Nittany Lions
R. Williams named semi-finalist. |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Dustin Hayes
- Houston Cougars
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Best RET |
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WR
David Ausberry
- USC Trojans
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Jermie Calhoun
- Oklahoma Sooners
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